The Impact of Tourism on the Population Growth in Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida is currently experiencing one of the fastest population booms in the country. The purpose of this research is to explore possible factors that have acted as a catalyst for this population boom. With tourism, hospitality and events being such an important part of the economy, a qualitative field study will be used to determine whether tourism or hospitality can make an impact on how people are moving. Walt Disney World is one of the largest employers in central Florida and has a strong relationship with the City of Orlando and its residents. The participants in this qualitative field study will be surveyed to see what motivational factors contributed to their migration to Orlando, FL. The methodology to gather the motivational factors will be conducted using an online short surve